Violence by burning against women and girls : an integrative review
- Authors: Kornhaber, Rachel , Pan, Raquel , Cleary, Michelle , Hungerford, Catherine , Malic, Claudia
- Date: 2023
- Type: Text , Journal article , Review
- Relation: Trauma, Violence, and Abuse Vol. 24, no. 2 (2023), p. 1063-1077
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- Description: Violence against women and girls by burning is a serious and confronting form of gender-based violence. Often, perpetrators aim to disfigure their victims or cause great pain, rather than kill them. Little is known about the characteristics of females who are subjected to violence by burning. This study aimed to review the literature concerning the prevalence, demographic profile, injury event, contributing factors and health outcomes for women and girls who have experienced burn-related violence. A search across five databases (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus and LILACS) was conducted up to April 2021 to identify original peer-review research, with a focus on violence by burning against women and girls. The review was guided by the five-stage approach to integrative reviews developed by Whittemore and Knafl (2005). Fifteen studies were identified. Victims were predominantly married, with low socio-economic status, limited education, and high emotional and financial dependency on their partners or families. Burn injuries were mostly caused by flame or acid, with significant morbidity or high mortality. Motives included family/marital issues or property/financial disputes. This review identified the limited evidence available in the peer-reviewed literature related to burn-related violence against women and girls worldwide. Findings suggest the need for further research to provide a clearer understanding of the complex issues involved. © The Author(s) 2021.
Cultural safety or cultural competence : how can we address inequities in culturally diverse groups?
- Authors: Kaphle, Sabitra , Hungerford, Catherine , Blanchard, Denise , Doyle, Kerrie , Ryan, Colleen , Cleary, Michelle
- Date: 2022
- Type: Text , Journal article , Review
- Relation: Issues in Mental Health Nursing Vol. 43, no. 7 (2022), p. 698-702
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Facilitating mindfulness-based interventions for anxiety in older people : history, effectiveness, and future possibilities
- Authors: Hungerford, Catherine , Hills, Sharon , Richards, Catelyn , Robinson, Tracy , Hills, Danny
- Date: 2022
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- Relation: Issues in Mental Health Nursing Vol. 43, no. 11 (2022), p. 1014-1021
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- Description: The origins of mindfulness go back some 25 centuries to Eastern teachings, including Buddhism and Hinduism. Mindfulness-based interventions gained credence in Western mental health settings in the late 1970s through the work of medical researcher Kabat-Zinn, whose interest in Eastern meditation led him to develop a program for stress reduction. Since then, mindfulness-based interventions have been utilized for various populations, including older people with anxiety. Group mindfulness-based interventions have demonstrated benefits for older people with anxiety living in residential aged care and the community. In primary care settings, innovative delivery models for group mindfulness-based interventions could be facilitated by nurses to support older people with anxiety to age in place with dignity. The benefits of mindfulness-based interventions suggest the value of integrating ancient Eastern techniques with modern Western strategies to achieve better health outcomes for older people with mental health concerns. © 2022 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Home-based work and ergonomics : physical and psychosocial considerations
- Authors: Reznik, Jacqueline , Hungerford, Catherine , Kornhaber, Rachel , Cleary, Michelle
- Date: 2022
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- Relation: Issues in Mental Health Nursing Vol. 43, no. 10 (2022), p. 975-979
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How people with autism access mental health services specifically suicide hotlines and crisis support services, and current approaches to mental health care : a scoping review
- Authors: Cleary, Michelle , West, Sancia , Hunt, Glenn , McLean, Loyola , Hungerford, Catherine , Kornhaber, Rachel
- Date: 2022
- Type: Text , Journal article , Review
- Relation: Issues in Mental Health Nursing Vol. 43, no. 12 (2022), p. 1093-1106
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- Description: For people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the risk of mental illness, including suicidality, has a higher prevalence than the general population. This scoping review explored how people with ASD access suicide hotlines/crisis support services; and current approaches to delivering mental health services (MHS) to people with ASD. A search identified 28 studies meeting the selection criteria with analysis revealing four key findings. The support received by the person with ASD influenced how they accessed MHS; people often encounter barriers to accessing MHS; a separation exists between autism and MHS; and no studies on accessing or delivering MHS through crisis hotlines. The presence of such autism-specific crisis hotlines and the dearth of studies suggest a void in the existing research. © 2022 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Using digital health technologies to manage the psychosocial symptoms of menopause in the workplace : a narrative literature review
- Authors: Cronin, Camille , Hungerford, Catherine , Wilson, Rhonda
- Date: 2021
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- Relation: Issues in Mental Health Nursing Vol. 42, no. 6 (2021), p. 541-548
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- Description: Many women experience vasomotor, psychosocial, physical and sexual symptoms during their menopausal life-stage. Specifically, the psychosocial symptoms of menopause can include loss of confidence, issues with self-identity and body image, inattention and loss of memory, increased levels of stress, and a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression. In the workplace, such symptoms can impact the woman’s capacity to perform to her optimal levels. Even so, many women do not seek help to manage their symptoms due to feelings of embarrassment, the possibility of experiencing adverse reactions from others, or the cultural taboos that are attached to the condition. Digital health technologies, including virtual consultations, therapeutic interventions, and participation in online communities of support, provide an important means by which women can obtain information about menopause. In the field of mental health, digital technologies have an increasing evidence base. This paper considers how mental health practitioners can adapt, utilise or recommend digital health strategies to support older women in occupational settings to manage their psychosocial symptoms of menopause. © 2020 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
‘High trust’ and ‘low trust’ workplace settings : implications for our mental health and wellbeing
- Authors: Hungerford, Catherine , Cleary, Michelle
- Date: 2021
- Type: Text , Journal article , Review
- Relation: Issues in Mental Health Nursing Vol. 42, no. 5 (2021), p. 506-514
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Physical touch in a changing world : guidance for the mental health nurse
- Authors: Cleary, Michelle , Hungerford, Catherine
- Date: 2020
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- Relation: Issues in Mental Health Nursing Vol. , no. (2020), p. 1-5
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